If you thought Eggo waffles were just for breakfast, think again! In this video, we’re taking this freezer staple to the next level with 17 genius ways to use Eggo waffles—both sweet and savory. From crispy waffle smashburgers to indulgent waffle churros, cheesy waffle quesadillas, and even waffle ice cream sandwiches, these recipes prove that waffles can do it all. Watch as we transform Eggo waffles into creative, delicious dishes that are perfect for any meal of the day.
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00:00There are so many ways to use Eggo waffles
00:03and I'm about to show you 17 of my new favorites.
00:06Number one, waffle smash burger.
00:09No buns, no problem.
00:10Waffles will work just as well.
00:12I like to cook everything in one pan
00:14so while your meat is cooking on one side,
00:16start toasting your waffles on the other.
00:18You're gonna wanna flip one side into the burger grease
00:20when those burgers are done.
00:21You can top it however you like.
00:23I like a little burger sauce,
00:24some thinly sliced onion and pickles.
00:26Once I put that top bun on,
00:27I love to give it one more smash.
00:29What I love about this waffle bun
00:31is it doesn't fall apart when it gets all greasy.
00:33That's some good stuff right there.
00:34Number two, waffle churros.
00:36This sweet treat is your next party trick
00:38or late night indulgence.
00:39Just simply take your waffles and cut them into thirds.
00:41This creates the perfect little party dipper.
00:44Lightly coat your waffles in melted butter
00:45and cinnamon sugar and then air fry them at 400 degrees
00:48for eight minutes, flipping halfway through.
00:51These look so good.
00:52That crunchiness on the outside is to die for.
00:55Listen up.
00:56That's my favorite sound.
00:59This gives you the churro experience, no oil required.
01:07Number three, waffle pizzas.
01:08It's a handheld pizza where you don't have to make the crust.
01:11Simply toast them, top them and toast them again.
01:14I'm keeping it traditional with my toppings
01:16but go in with whatever you like.
01:18You could even do dessert pizzas with the same format.
01:20I'm doing these in the oven
01:22but you could also pop these in the air fryer.
01:23400 degrees is the perfect temp.
01:25Just bake them until they're golden, crisp and melty.
01:28I like to finish mine off
01:29with a little kick of crushed red pepper.
01:30And why not some fresh basil to make it pretty?
01:33It's just the perfect handheld little package.
01:37There's nothing that makes me happier
01:39than a crispy crust on a pizza.
01:40This is the easiest way to get that.
01:42Waffles for the win.
01:43Number four, waffle croutons.
01:45Once you've made croutons with waffles,
01:46you'll never go back.
01:47Every bite is like the perfect inside of the garlic bread.
01:51You get crunchy on the outside,
01:53chewy, buttery goodness on the inside.
01:55You're just gonna wanna cut your waffles
01:56into about 20 pieces.
01:58Next, you're just gonna add them to a baking sheet,
02:00toss them with melted butter,
02:01grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley,
02:03salt, pepper and garlic powder.
02:04Give them a good toss
02:05and then spread them into a single layer
02:07and bake them at 400 degrees for about eight to 10 minutes,
02:09flipping halfway through.
02:10Please look at how good these look.
02:12You see how all the goodness is absorbed
02:14into that nook and cranny right there?
02:16That's the benefit of using waffles versus bread.
02:18Here's the real test.
02:19Listen up.
02:22Mm, it's crunchy but it's also chewy.
02:24They're perfect on your salad
02:25but they also are a great upgrade to your soups.
02:27Number five, s'mores with mini waffles.
02:30How cute are these?
02:31We're gonna toast these mini waffles
02:32and then add our chocolate of choice
02:34and the roasted marshmallow.
02:35If you don't have the mini waffles,
02:37obviously this works just as well with the regular size.
02:39For me, I'm using my favorite candy
02:41because it's the perfect fit.
02:44If you don't feel like roasting these over an open flame,
02:46you can easily do this in the oven.
02:47Just pop it all under the broiler for about a minute.
02:50Don't go too far because it happens fast.
02:52You want it to be melty all the way through
02:54but I like mine with a little char.
02:55Get that goodness in there.
02:57This is about to get messy.
03:02These are actually a little less messy
03:03because they're holding the fillings in better.
03:05I really love how the outside stayed toasty too.
03:09This is perfection.
03:10Number six, pigs in waffle blankets.
03:13You've made pigs in a blanket before
03:14the same way every time.
03:16This is something different.
03:17Simply take a thawed waffle,
03:19roll it out and roll up your sausage.
03:20Secure it with a toothpick,
03:22brush a little melted butter on it
03:24and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
03:25Everything bagel seasoning adds flavor and crunch.
03:28What I love about these is they're a little more substantial
03:30than the party size.
03:31My kids love these as easy grab and go breakfast.
03:34Another thing I love about this alternative
03:36is how crispy the outside gets.
03:37You can even make these ahead of time,
03:39keep them in the freezer and just pop these in the air fryer
03:41400 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes.
03:43Oh yeah.
03:44For breakfast, my kids like to dip these in syrup
03:46but for me, I go old school with some good mustard.
03:49Your old pigs in a blanket don't get crispy like this.
03:52Number seven, French toast waffles.
03:55Yes please.
03:56Sub waffles for bread in your next French toast recipe
03:59and thank me later.
04:00You just wanna take your waffles, slightly thawed
04:02and dip them into your egg and milk mixture.
04:04It's just a couple eggs with some milk
04:06and a little bit of cinnamon.
04:07Once they're nice and soaked,
04:08just cook them how you normally cook French toast
04:10in a good buttered skillet.
04:12Low and slow is the best way to go
04:13so I like to cook mine on about medium to medium low heat,
04:16flipping occasionally.
04:17You're gonna top this just like you do your French toast
04:20and watch all that goodness go into those nooks and crannies.
04:23If you're looking to elevate your waffle game,
04:25skip the toaster and make French toast.
04:28Number eight, waffle breadcrumbs for everything.
04:31Just tear your waffles into a food processor,
04:33grind them up, spread them into an even layer
04:35onto a baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees
04:38for about 15 minutes, stirring every five minutes or so.
04:40What you end up with is a super crunchy breadcrumb
04:43just like Panko.
04:44If you want a super fine breadcrumb,
04:46just pulse them again at this point after they're toasted.
04:48You can totally use these breadcrumbs
04:50as toppings for casseroles,
04:51as binders in your meatloaf or meatballs,
04:53or as breading for your fish or chicken.
04:56See, waffles work just as well as any other breadcrumb.
05:01Number nine and number 10, hack your Taco Tuesday
05:04by replacing your tortillas with waffles.
05:06You can either make waffle quesadillas
05:08or what I'm gonna show you right now,
05:09we're making waffle breakfast tacos.
05:11All you need is a muffin tin.
05:13Flip that baby upside down.
05:14Take your waffle that's been thawed out
05:16and give it a spray with some olive oil spray on both sides.
05:20Then just form it into the shape of a taco
05:22and stick it between the muffin cups.
05:23You can do this hack with tortillas
05:26to make homemade taco shells, just FYI.
05:28Then just pop these into the oven
05:29at 425 degrees for about seven minutes.
05:32And this is what they look like.
05:33They're toasted around the edges and ready to be filled.
05:35You can fill these with classic taco toppings
05:38or I'm making breakfast tacos.
05:39Because they're toasty on the outside
05:41but soft on the inside, they're kinda like a combo
05:44of the soft and crunchy tortilla shells.
05:46Contrary to what you might think,
05:47these waffles are not sweet.
05:49So the perfect thing for a savory treat.
05:51I mean, how cute are these?
05:52And check out this quesadilla.
05:53You gotta pull out one of these hacks
05:55next time the craving hits.
05:58Number 11, waffle chips.
06:00I'm turning these into chips for nachos.
06:02Take a fully thawed waffle, roll it out flat,
06:04then spray both sides with cooking spray.
06:06Season it with whatever seasoning you like.
06:08I'm using Tajin and then cut it into wedges.
06:10You wanna roll them as flat as you can
06:11so they get extra crunchy.
06:12These cook so fast.
06:14Just pop them in the air fryer 400 degrees
06:16for about three minutes or until they're crispy.
06:17Just look at these.
06:18The perfect chip.
06:19I'm topping these with all my favorite things.
06:21Some saucy taco meat, queso, a little salsa,
06:24avocado, chilies, and cilantro.
06:26Absolutely no one would know this plate of nachos
06:29started as waffles.
06:30Number 12, eggs in a waffle basket.
06:32I've always called it a hole in one.
06:33Some call it a toad in a hole.
06:34Whatever you call it, it's damn delicious.
06:36And the round bread just makes sense.
06:38Place your thawed waffle down, cut out the hole.
06:42Don't discard the cutout, that's your dipper.
06:43Start by melting some butter and toast your waffle
06:46right in the skillet.
06:46You wanna get it nice and toasty
06:47before you crack your egg in.
06:49And obviously, you're gonna crack your egg in the hole.
06:51Don't forget to season the egg right after you crack it in.
06:53I like to cook this like I do a fried egg.
06:55Couple minutes on one side, flip it,
06:56and keep the runny yolk.
06:57I love my fried eggs topped with a little hot sauce
06:59and chives.
07:00That is a hole in one.
07:04Mm, the toasty edge, the little squares
07:07that hold all the yolk and sauce.
07:09Winner, winner, waffle dinner, except it's breakfast.
07:12Number 13, waffle ice cream sandwiches.
07:14These are so sweet.
07:15You wanna start with your waffles toasted,
07:17then just fill them up with whatever
07:18your favorite ice cream is.
07:19Make sure they're nice and filled.
07:21Then smash it with a top waffle and freeze them overnight.
07:24They're a little too big to be a single serving,
07:25so what I like to do is cut them in half
07:27and then dip them in a little bit of chocolate
07:29or just add sprinkles, or both.
07:30But they're also delicious on their own
07:32and they don't even need toppings.
07:33What I love is that these waffles are not as sweet
07:35as a sugary cookie, so it's like the perfect balance.
07:37But it also gives you that waffle cone experience.
07:40And next up, one of the easiest ways to use waffles
07:43is as a substitute for bread.
07:45They're perfect for open-faced sandwiches
07:47like Eggs Benedict, or like classic deli sandwiches
07:49or my personal favorite, a panini.
07:51And I'm showing you the panini.
07:53For this, it's fine to start with frozen waffles.
07:55Just spread some butter on one side of each waffle.
07:58This is gonna be the outside.
07:59One of my favorite combinations is brie, apples, and bacon.
08:02You get a little sweet, a little salty, and a little creamy.
08:04I'm using a combination of sweet and tart apples.
08:07By now you know how good these waffles
08:09are gonna stay crispy on the outside,
08:10but these are also gonna hold together
08:11so well in this panini.
08:13If you don't have a panini press,
08:14you can simply use two skillets.
08:16Cook the panini in one skillet
08:17and press down with the other.
08:19This is why I love paninis.
08:21I cannot wait to sink my teeth into this one.
08:24We did not put a lot of butter on there,
08:26but the waffle absorbed every bit of it
08:28and you can taste it in every bite.
08:30And lastly, number 17, waffle trifle.
08:33Waffles can substitute cake
08:34in any of your favorite trifle recipes.
08:36Just simply quarter them,
08:37toss them with a little butter and sugar,
08:39and toast them up until they're crisp.
08:41This way they don't get soggy in the trifle.
08:43For me, I love a fruit trifle,
08:44so I'm just layering my waffles
08:46with a custard, berries, and fresh cream on top.
08:48After you layer it up,
08:49you're gonna let it sit in the fridge
08:51for at least a couple hours
08:52to let all those flavors absorb in.
08:53And now we dig in.
08:55The sad part when it comes to trifles
08:56is they look pretty until it's time to dig in.
09:00Nobody wants to be that first person.
09:02Those sugar-crusted waffles stay crisp,
09:05unlike soggy cake.
09:06This is one you're gonna wanna do.
09:09Well, that's about as many waffles
09:11as I can eat in a day.
09:12If you tried any of these recipes,
09:13let me know which one's your favorite.